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Weatherford College (WC)
- 225 College Park Drive
- Weatherford, TX 76086
- OPEID College Code: 00366400
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- General Phone: (817) 594-5471
- President: Joseph C. Birmingham
- Website: www.wc.edu
- Type: Public, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Associate's Degree
- Local Area: Town Fringe
- Student Enrollment: 4,544
- College Alias: WC
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Air Force
- Mission Statement
- The mission of Weatherford College is to provide quality learning opportunities and effective programs that serve the needs of our students and the citizens of our service area.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - WC Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Associates--Public Suburban-Serving Single Campus
- Undergraduate Classification Associates
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Mixed Part/Full-Time Two-Year
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
- Size Classification Medium Two-Year
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 58%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | - | 57% | 57% | - |
| Avg Amount Receiving | - | $2,464 | $1,078 | $526 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 25.0% | - | 3.5% |
| Number in Default | 1 | - | - |
| Number in Repayment | 2 | - | 2 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $2,430 | $2,125 | $1,998 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $3,750 | $3,415 | $3,198 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $950 | $950 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,530 | $6,380 | $6,220 |
| Other Expenses | $2,261 | $2,196 | $2,110 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $5,107 | $4,958 | $4,813 |
| Other Expenses | $3,848 | $3,735 | $3,626 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,848 | $3,735 | $3,626 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $12,221 | $11,651 | $11,278 |
| Out of State | $13,541 | $12,941 | $12,478 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $12,385 | $11,768 | $11,387 |
| Out of State | $13,705 | $13,058 | $12,587 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $7,278 | $6,810 | $6,574 |
| Out of State | $8,598 | $8,100 | $7,774 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 4,544 Undergraduate: 4,544
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 1,752 Female: 2,792
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 1,752 Female: 2,792
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 2,222 Part-Time: 2,322
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 2,222 Part-Time: 2,322
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 60 | 1% |
| American Indian | 41 | 0.9% |
| Black | 103 | 2% |
| Asian | 38 | 0.8% |
| Hispanic | 423 | 9% |
| White | 3,696 | 81% |
| Unknown | 183 | 4% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 836 | 18% |
| Ages 18-19 | 1,534 | 34% |
| Ages 20-21 | 714 | 16% |
| Ages 22-24 | 432 | 10% |
| Ages 25-29 | 328 | 7% |
| Ages 30-34 | 223 | 5% |
| Ages 35-39 | 161 | 4% |
| Ages 40-49 | 232 | 5% |
| Ages 50-65 | 74 | 2% |
| Age Over 65 | 10 | 0.2% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 444 | 263 | 181 |
| Faculty Status | 246 | 110 | 136 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 246 | 110 | 136 |
| Primarily Instruction | 246 | 110 | 136 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 44 | 44 | - |
| Other Professionals | 50 | 33 | 17 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 104 | 76 | 28 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 69 | 57 | 12 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 30 | 16 | 14 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $48,168 (81) | $48,610 (39) | $47,759 (42) |
| Instructor | $48,168 (81) | $48,610 (39) | $47,759 (42) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $52,974 (29) | $50,151 (12) | $54,967 (17) |
| Instructor | $52,974 (29) | $50,151 (12) | $54,967 (17) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $46,896 (110) | $46,827 (51) | $46,956 (59) |
| Instructor | $46,896 (110) | $46,827 (51) | $46,956 (59) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (Njcaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | Coed Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | ||||
| Total Aid | $379,536 | $236,370 | $143,166 | $113,026 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 48% | 29% | 23% |
| Participants | ||||
| All Athletes | 92 | 45 | 13 | 34 |
| Baseball | 29 | 29 | - | - |
| Basketball | 29 | 16 | 13 | - |
| Rodeo | 34 | - | - | 34 |
| Coaches Salaries | ||||
| Head Coaches | - | $6,250 | $4,000 | $4,000 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $28,173 | $24,480 | $26,931 |
| Coaches | ||||
| All Coaches | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Baseball | 2 | 2 | - | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - | - |
| Basketball | 4 | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 | - |
| Rodeo | 2 | - | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 48%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 33%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 12% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 9% |
| Female | 15% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 22% |
| American Indian | - |
| Black | 11% |
| Asian | - |
| Hispanic | 16% |
| White | 11% |
| Unknown | 13% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | 3 | 3 |
| Liquor Related | 6 | 3 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 3 | 3 |
| Liquor Related | 5 | 3 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Burglary | 5 | 6 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Burglary | 3 | 5 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
